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Would you take 4 yr old to see new Superman?

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Northerner · 17/07/2006 09:06

We want to take ds to the cinema today, were going to see over the hedge, but ds and dh want to see Superman. I know it's a 12a so ds could se it with us, but, is it really suitable?

He has seen all of the old Superman films btw and loves them.

TIA.

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BudaBabe · 18/07/2006 06:39

Wouldn't take my almost 5 yr old. Although he watches Power Rangers etc at home. Still gets scared at two episodes of Little Bear though for some inexplicable reason!!!!

He has watched some of one of the Star Wars movies at a friends house and liked it so we bought the set of three on special offer in Woolies last time in UK and he hasn't wanted to watch them yet.

I also feel that seeing movies like that in the cinema is more scary then perhaps on DVD later at home - less noisy and "in your face".

milge · 18/07/2006 07:22

My 4 year old was scared of the bear in over the hedge, so no I wouldn't. He is desperate to see Cars, and will take him. Its a Disney Pixar so it should be ok for little eyes.

WestCountryLass · 20/07/2006 22:58

I wouldn't say it was wholly unsuitable for all children. My DS has not been scarred for life by it and he is not a violent child who goes round trying to re-enact the scenes beating up his peers or anything. Infact DS is actually a sensitive little chap and a well rounded child who just loves Superman!

That said, I would certainly not take anyone elses child to it!

Salamander · 21/07/2006 15:40

That prolonged fight scene that Greensleeves mentioned is reason enough to not take a young child.
It made me feel very uneasy, especially with the way it was filmed kind of shaky camera style.
Very upsetting.
Film - 3 out of 5 i'd say. for adults.

Iklboo · 21/07/2006 15:43

There was a little boy about 3 when we went to see it. He spent most of the film with his hands over his ears because it's very loud and he got quite upset at some of the violent scenes.

tenalady · 21/07/2006 15:47

I think superman is on each evening at 7 at the moment on tv. let them watch that.

tbh some u films I dont like because they still do the slapstick violence and use words I dont like which I know will be repeated like 'stupid'

My ds 4.5 loves Pirates but wouldnt take him to see Pirates of Carribbean.

Stick to the U's but read the reviews cos they do tell you whether there is mild language or mild violence

Salamander · 21/07/2006 15:48

Why do adults think movies are suitable to children that age?

I'm sure the 'parent's just wanted to see the film and couldn't palm the 3yr old off...

tenalady · 21/07/2006 15:53

Well I dont know Salamander, my ds is incredibly fond of Superman and he doesnt really understand the full concept of what superman does so I gues they would think that the film would demonstrate it.

The film makers are missing a big market at the toddler end tbh cos they are all into it and alot of parents wont risk taking them.

Salamander · 21/07/2006 15:56

I agree Tena
they really are missing a trick
by making films progressively more and more crude/violent they are indeed alientating a huge amount of their audience

must be the reason for the rise in DVD sales as opposed to cinema tickets
adults can view first, before children see

cupcakes · 21/07/2006 15:57

Agree that the film is very good and enjoyable film but the aforementioned 'beating up' scene would be distressing. Wait till it comes out on dvd then you can decide which bits to skip.

WestCountryLass · 22/07/2006 22:03

Salamander, if that was directed at me then actually, no, I was not remotely interested in seeing Superman but DS has seen all the other Supermans and wanted to see this one. DS was actually frightened watching Shark Tale at the cinema so initially we said that he could not see Superman at the cinema but he was adamant he wanted to go and he would take his torch with him.

DS begged us to take him and after telling him it might would be scarey, dark and noisy (the cinema) and that the film might be frightening he was still just as adamant so I agreed to take him but with the agreement that if he was scared, then we would leave the film.

Needless to say DS was not afraid at all and the fight scene did not scare him (imo it was no worse than the fight scene in the diner or the fight scene between the baddies and Superman in Superman 2) and actually DS was more frightened of the T-Rex in Prehistoric Park!

Don't actually know why I am justifying taking him as he is fine and not scared for life because of Superman Returns and really enjoyed it and that is what counts...

sparklemagic · 22/07/2006 22:17

I wouldn't take my DS (almost 4). I just think what's the hurry really, let them have these years when there is plenty on the telly specifically aimed at their age group...my DS isn't even aware there is a superman film out!

While I agree that it's highly unlikely anyone's child will be scarred for life watching this film or others like it I do think there is a reason for limiting their exposure to it until they are older; and that's the fact that children are incredibly susceptible to influence (of course!) and that being exposed to this sort of violent scene like the fight scene in superman actually I think OUGHT to scare a four year old! I think the drip drip of violence in the media does eventually 'brutalise' people and mean that more and more violent images and ideas are needed to provide that enjoyable shock factor for teenagers playing games or watching films. It can't be a good way for society to go imo.

WestCountryLass · 22/07/2006 22:29

I see what you are saying Sparkle and I agree with you I do think children regularly watching violent films is a factor to society becoming increasingly violent. However I do think that considering my DS absolutely worships Superman and does not watch any other violent films/programs and doesn't watch any adult TV then any effect on him individually will be negligable

sparklemagic · 22/07/2006 22:31

oh, yes wcl, I'm sure it will be negligible and it wasn't aimed at you!

WestCountryLass · 22/07/2006 22:34

Oh and DS got into Superman just after he was 3. I got him dome PJs with the "S" logo on them and coincidentally he was unwrapping them and we switched the TV on and Superman (the movie was on) and he noticed the matching logo. He then spent most of the film trying to jump off the sofa and fly like Superman :D He noticed the new film because of the big billboards around the city and saw a few reviews and GMTV when Superman was on.

I took him to see the film last Sunday and he has been begging his Dad to take him again. However I do also agree that there shouldn't be a hurry to make kids grow up too soon and if you knew me and my DS you would know that he is a very young nearly 5 year old and not a wordly wise one.

WestCountryLass · 22/07/2006 22:36

Oh no, you're alright SM, not that i've been under attack as such but I am pretty sure some of the others respondees are looking at me unfavourably as I have taken DS to see the film.

Bibiboo · 21/09/2006 20:49

Agree completely and utterly with greensleeves. Yeah there are some cool bits, but not enough to keep a young 'un entertained.

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